| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $171.57 | 3.738% | $177.9833 | $177.98 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.60 | 11.501% | $82.0647 | $82.06 | $82.05 | $82.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.98 | 4.146% | $232.2248 | $232.22 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.80 | 12.819% | $12.1845 | $12.18 | $12.20 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.29 | 11.709% | $61.7639 | $61.76 | $61.75 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.59 | 12.800% | $257.8495 | $257.85 | $257.85 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.43 | 7.442% | $136.9133 | $136.91 | $136.90 | $136.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.26 | $960.9840 | $960.96 | $960.95 | $961.00 | |